Cupra CEO Markus Haupt has confirmed that the Tidaya show car, unveiled at the IAA in Munich last September, will enter series production in the coming years. Cupra originally presented the crossover with a range extender, but the company has not yet confirmed which powertrain the production model will use. Read more…

Montra Electric, an Indian electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has deployed 100 electric reefer trucks in partnership with Green Drive Mobility and TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions. The trucks serve the quick commerce operations of More Retail, an Indian grocery retail chain. Read more…

Automotive associations ACEA and SMMT are calling for the suspension of the so-called Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles, which are due to take effect on 1 January 2027 for imports between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The associations argue that the rules governing the origin of batteries for duty-free trade are too strict. Read more…

Austrian fire service equipment manufacturer Rosenbauer and truck maker MAN have unveiled a fully electric fire truck at the Interschutz trade fair in Hanover, Germany. The vehicle is a turntable ladder truck based on the battery-electric 16-tonne eTGM. Read more…

Hampshire County Council has selected Believ to deploy 17,180 public EV charge points across the county under the UK’s largest LEVI-backed contract to date. The rollout will combine £6.6 million in public funding with up to £90 million in private investment from Believ. Read more…

Ubitricity has completed the installation of 400 additional on-street EV charge points in the London Borough of Bexley. The rollout increases the borough’s public charging network to 500 charge points, with the chargers integrated into existing lamp posts. Read more…

France, Spain and five other EU member states have called on the European Union to maintain a clear and ambitious path towards electrification. The countries oppose any further easing of the regulations included in the EU’s auto package due in December, despite calls from Germany and others for additional concessions. Read more…

Stellantis has started assembling the Leapmotor C10 in Malaysia, aiming to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region. The mid-size SUV is the brand’s first locally built model in the region. Read more…

BYD has formed a partnership in China with Sinopec to accelerate the expansion of its “Flash Charging” fast-charging network in the country. The move leverages Sinopec’s nationwide footprint of more than 30,000 petrol stations. Read more…

Audi has unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited-edition super sports car with a high-performance hybrid drivetrain, restricted to 499 units, combining a V8 biturbo engine with three electric motors and set to become the brand’s most powerful production vehicle with a system output of 736 kW, with deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2027. Read more…

The EU’s car package may not be finalised until 2027, as Members of the European Parliament continue to debate the specifics of the regulations. One of the key issues is the Social Democrats’ demand for a significantly stricter electric vehicle quota for company car fleets than that proposed by the European Commission. Read more…

Nissan, the University of Oxford and battery material manufacturer Gelion are launching the research project “Cost-effective, Resilient Solid-state Li–S (CoRe-SoLiS)” this month. The project aims to develop a solid-state lithium-sulphur battery with high charging power, energy density and lifespan. Read more…

Prague has transitioned its largest municipal charging hub into regular operation. In the city’s ninth district (Praha 9), up to 161 vehicles can now charge simultaneously at a single location, primarily via AC chargers, but also at Alpitronic Hyperchargers. The charging park is operated by the energy company PRE, in which the city of Prague holds a stake. Read more…

Los Angeles-based energy storage manufacturer B2U Storage Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with robotaxi provider Waymo. The aim of the cooperation is to repurpose batteries from Waymo’s electric vehicle fleet after their decommissioning. Read more…

iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn is launching an electric SUV called Cavira in Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand through its subsidiary Foxtron, with additional markets to follow. After initially positioning Foxtron as a contract manufacturer for Western automakers, the Cavira is now the second production model under its own brand. Read more…

When electrifying heavy-duty vehicles or off-highway equipment, system integration quickly becomes the deciding factor. Safety, packaging, certification, durability, and lifecycle cost define competitiveness more than the drivetrain itself. This is where IONCOR’s Energy Pack delivers value, offering a compact, high-performance battery platform for space-constrained, reliability-critical applications, now available off-the-shelf. Read more…

Lidl aims to supply all its stores in the Netherlands with electric trucks starting next year. According to the company, this target will be achieved three years earlier than previously planned. Stores in the North Holland and Flevoland regions are already being supplied entirely by electric transport. Read more…

The new MG4 EV Urban makes its mission clear from the name: everyday usability, commuting and straightforward electric mobility. Instead of relying on large displays, exaggerated sportiness or flashy design, MG Motor takes a pragmatic approach. A first drive through urban traffic, along country roads and on the motorway towards Lake Starnberg reveals whether that concept works in practice.

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KIA UK has announced that a new entry-level Cargo variant and a seven-seat Passenger model will join its roster of PV5 EVs for MY2027. Additional tweaks and improvements have also been introduced for existing models. Read more…

A newly announced scrappage scheme in Ireland aims to help consumers replace aging ICE vehicles with new battery electric vehicles. Applicants could receive up to €5000 in addition to other grants if they agree to scrap an ICE vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. Read more…